STEERING
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STEERING
Follow the same procedure for other end also.
INSPECTION
The inner ball joint assembly must be replaced if
either of following conditions is detected:
•
Any binding in articulation of ball rod
(Tie rod)
.
•
Any axial play between the ball and cup of the
inner joint assembly, more than 0.1mm, when
checked by slightly pulling/ pushing by hand.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE
Before starting to assemble the IBJ keep the steer-
ing gear at centre position.
1. Hold the rack assembly using suitable tool.
2. Take the IBJ assembly and screw one or two
threads by hand.
3. Tighten the IBJ assembly to the specified torque.
NOTE
•
For torque value refer tightening torque table.
•
Follow the same procedure for other end.
7.3.3.4 FEED PIPE
A. LONG FEED PIPE
DISMANTLING
1. Unscrew the flare nut of long feed pipe at hous-
ing and rack end and remove long feed pipe.
INSPECTION
Check for any damage or bend on the long feed
pipe.
ASSEMBLY
Properly orient the long feed pipe, enter the nuts at
both ends in the respective ports of rack tube and
housing and tighten the nuts evenly to the specified
torque.
NOTE
For torque value refer tightening torque table.




